他想要在盛城做生意 投名状是肯定要做的
“He can't do business in Shengcheng without committing an act of allegiance.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“So that was the serious business he set his mind to.”
他 想要 在盛城 做生意 投名状 是肯定 要做的
“He can't do business in Shengcheng without committing an act of allegiance.”
所以他就举报了 这个涉黄业务
“Therefore, he reported such illicit business”
“Don't be fooled by his righteousness; this was just a ruthless calculation to gain entry.”
Rooted in traditional martial culture (e.g., The Water Margin), this concept refers to an irreversible, often ruthless act committed by a newcomer to prove unshakeable loyalty to an established inner circle.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to do business; to engage in commerce
The standard colloquial term for conducting business or commercial trading.
pledge of loyalty; initiation sacrifice
Originally an outlaw pact term from classic literature; metaphorically used today for an irreversible act proving total allegiance.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“you have a stall in Shengcheng and that your business is great.”
“There are opportunities everywhere in Shengcheng. Go earn it yourself.”
“token of loyalty.”
“pledge of loyalty.”
“Now that he's in Shengcheng, he's still up to no good.”
“He wants me to make a pledge”